Karen Peters smiling, leaning against a window and holding the Cognomovement ball

Stress and unwanted emotions aren’t something people “leave at home.”


They walk through your office doors every morning — and they don't stay in the office either. They follows them home, affecting sleep, family life, health, and eventually…performance.

 

And the emotional state of one person can ripple through an entire team.


You’ve probably seen it yourself — tension spreads fast. Morale drops. Communication slips. Little issues turn into big ones. And suddenly, productivity takes a hit. Hidden stresses quietly drain:

  • Performance

  • Confidence

  • Productivity

  • Retention

And the financial impact is bigger than most companies realise.

The Numbers Leaders Can’t Ignore

  • Absenteeism costs around £547 per employee per year – a significant strain for SMEs.

  • Poor mental/emotional health costs UK employers an estimated £51 billion annually.

  • The biggest contributor? Presenteeism – working while unwell – with employees losing the equivalent of 44 days of productivity each year.

  • Companies that invest in wellbeing see an average £5 return for every £1 spent.

People perform better when their nervous system isn’t overwhelmed.


It really is that simple.

The Unique Challenge for SMEs & Large Corporations

SMEs: You feel the impact of just one struggling employee.
Smaller teams mean stress hits harder, faster, and more visibly.

Large Corporations: Thousands of employees.
Complex leadership structures. Decisions and emotions that impact the entire culture.

 

In both environments, managers are often expected to handle emotional issues they aren’t trained for — even if they’ve completed Mental Health First Aid training. And many employees don’t want long conversations or therapy.

 

They just want to feel better.